Synonyms of spoon

spoon 1 of 2

verb

as in to scoop

to lift out with something that holds liquid

lovingly spooned the homemade stew out of the pot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• bucket
• empty
• dip
• drain
• ladle
• pump
• dish
• lade
• eliminate
• bail
• draw (off)
• exhaust
• draw
• deplete
• bleed
• siphon
• slop
• suction
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• pour

spoon

2 of 2

noun

ˈspün 

as in scoop

a utensil with a bowl and a handle that is used especially in cooking and serving food

an assortment of metal and wooden spoons should be part of every cook's culinary arsenal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scoop
• ladle
• dipper
• teaspoon
• tablespoon
• soupspoon
• skimmer
• dessertspoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spoon

Verb

Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Noun

With a small spoon, lightly drizzle over filling and meringue. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she’s smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026